Hillside Memorial Park and Mortuary is currently seeking a Funeral Director to join their team in Los Angeles, California. The Funeral Director conducts multiple funeral and memorial services from set-up to completion. This includes setting up flowers, chapels, programs, music selections, caskets and waiting on family members, all to make services meaningful while providing a positive customer service experience. The Funeral Director also handles financial payments for balances due in addition to working closely with mortuary secretaries, chapel attendants, assistant funeral directors and counselors. A high level of customer service interaction is necessary with families, guests and rabbis. Additional responsibilities include but are not limited to keeping the mortuary stocked with materials as well as light housekeeping which includes, vacuuming, emptying trash cans, dusting and other tasks required to maintain a neat and orderly facility. A funeral director’s license or the ability to obtain a funeral director’s license is required. Additional requirements include:
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong ability to exercise sound judgment
• Strong ability to evaluate and appropriately address privacy and confidentiality
• Demonstrated ability to plan, organize, and prioritize multiple tasks
• Demonstrated ability to act with a high degree of initiative
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Strong accuracy and attention to detail skills
• Professional attitude, demeanor and presentation
• Proficiency in Windows, including Word and Excel
Above all, we are looking for someone who is able to address the needs of the families we serve in a compassionate and empathetic manner; while remaining consistent to our high standards and core values.
This position must be able to work Sunday through Friday from 8:00-4:30. This position is off Saturdays and an additional day off during the week. Friday and Saturday off once per month.
Hillside Memorial Park and Mortuary has been serving the Jewish community for more than 70 years. Hillside provides a means to honor and remember loved ones in beauty, tranquility and the comfort of Jewish traditions.
Hillside Memorial Park and Mortuary is an equal opportunity employer.